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2025-2026学年甘肃省永昌县第一高级中学高三下学期5月模拟英语试题
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What does the woman prefer to watch
A. Comedy series. B. Documentaries. C. Science fiction films.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Close friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Chef and manager.
3. When does the woman start her part-time work
A. At 9:00 am. B. At 11:00 am. C. At 1:00 pm.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a supermarket.
5. What will the woman do next
A. Talk to the host. B. Contact Mr. Brown. C. Postpone her speech.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。
6. What day is it today
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
7. Why does the woman feel sorry
A. She planned a bad trip. B. She mixed up the dates. C. She forgot to pick up Kate.
听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the speakers’ mother interested in recently
A. Clothes. B. Flowers. C. Music.
9. What are the speakers probably going to do
A. Attend Taylor’s concert. B. Turn to Sarah for help. C. Buy a record from Kevin.
听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To invite her to the cafe.
B. To introduce her to his friends.
C. To learn about her impression of him.
11. How does the woman probably socialize in her hometown
A. By going to a public pool.
B. By drinking in a local pub.
C. By chatting in a small cafe.
12. Where are the speakers at present
A. In France. B. In Iceland. C. In the UK.
听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Tara Westover mainly talk about in her book
A. Her learning strategies. B. Her pursuit of education. C. Her teaching experiences.
14. In which university did Tara Westover complete her undergraduate studies
A. Harvard University. B. Cambridge University. C. Brigham Young University.
15. What does Maria think of Tara Westover’s story
A. Funny. B. Painful. C. Moving.
16. What does Maria imply about the book in the end
A. She doesn’t really like it.
B. She has benefited a lot from it.
C. She has recommended it to Luna.
听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。
17. How did Potter receive education in her childhood
A. She was homeschooled.
B. She was totally self-taught.
C. She was sent to boarding school.
18. What did Potter enjoy doing while staying with her pets
A. Attacking them. B. Observing them. C. Reading to them.
19. What did Potter usually do in the country
A. She wrote letters to a boy.
B. She painted a lot of pictures.
C. She played with her classmates.
20. When was The Tale of Peter Rabbit published
A. In 1893. B. In 1897. C. In 1902.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
As global water scarcity becomes an increasingly urgent concern, a promising solution emerges: the OnSprinkler, an intelligent irrigation system from Riou.
Localized Intelligence
The primary problem Riou aims to solve is the “uncontrolled” nature of traditional sprinklers (洒水装置), which often water sidewalks, driveways, or neighbors’ yards. The OnSprinkler introduces a level of surgical precision to the process.
·Virtual Boundary Setting: Using a dedicated mobile app, users can define the exact limits of their garden. The OnSprinkler then restricts its spray (喷洒) to only the specified areas.
·Modular Coverage: The system is delivered with two parts, allowing it to cover two distinct areas with unique settings right out of the box. However, the technology is scalable; a single system can be expanded to manage up to 10 different zones.
·Weather-Responsive Logic: To prevent the unnecessary watering that often occurs during rainstorms, the OnSprinkler is connected to live weather forecasts. If rain is predicted for a scheduled watering day, the system naturally cancels the session to save resources.
Sustainability Meets Practicality
Riou’s engineering choices reflect a commitment to both environmental impact and user convenience.
·Solar-Powered Autonomy: In a significant departure from many smart-home devices, the OnSprinkler is powered by integrated solar panels. This eliminates the need for external electrical outlets or complex wiring; users simply need to connect their water source and let the sun handle the rest.
·Portability (便携性): One of the system’s key advantages is its mobility. Because it is wireless and solar-powered, it can be easily moved between different areas of the property (up to 10 different zones) as the season or landscaping needs change.
Market Strategy
While high-end smart irrigation systems can often cost thousands of dollars, Riou is pursuing a pricing strategy to ensure wide adoption. The company intends for the OnSprinkler to be a very attractive product with a target price of approximately $300.
1. Why is the OnSprinkler special compared with traditional sprinklers
A. It is designed by surgeons. B. It targets assigned zones precisely.
C. It is controlled by a computer. D. It is delivered with over ten parts.
2. How does the OnSprinkler react when it rains
A. It stops working automatically. B. It reduces the amount of water.
C. It continues the watering session. D. It collects rainwater for irrigation.
3. Who are most probably attracted by the OnSprinkler
A. Analyzers of rainfall data. B. Collectors of luxury items.
C. Advocates of green energy. D. Designers of indoor facilities.
B
Amy Hendricks is a doctor who has spent much of her career in Canada, practicing medicine in rural areas and caring for patients.
When she and her husband, Paul Davie, moved to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, she desired to build a medical clinic on the first floor of their new home. But they struggled to find the perfect plot of land. Davie recalled, “We spent 18 months looking around Antigonish to find a place where we feel the click.”
Once their estate agent eventually found their dream property at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, everything started coming together. They could put a medical clinic on the main floor and their living quarters right on top. Hendricks could still walk to the nearest hospital.
But after buying 46 acres of land, they quickly realized it was far more than two people needed. They didn’t want to see the land left unused. Then they connected with Colleen Cameron, the chair of the board of directors for Antigonish Affordable Housing Society (AAHS), and offered the organization the land. “It’s a dream for us not-for-profits to receive free land,” Cameron said. “That’s a big part of our expenses.”
Now, the forthcoming Sugarloaf development is being designed alongside the AAHS, The Naomi Society, an organization that helps domestic abuse survivors find transitional housing, and Inclusion Canada, which supports people with disabilities.
Each organization was given a parcel of land for development, right next door to the couple. Once complete, it will include housing for disabled individuals, affordable units by AAHS, and transitional housing for people escaping domestic violence.
“We have multiple nursing homes in Antigonish,” Hendricks said. “At the wages people earn from working in a nursing home, they can’t actually live in the community.” The couple said they also hope to one day add a daycare and corner store in the new community, and provide a walkable and communal area for everyone who lives nearby.
4. What does the text say about the couple’s dream property
A. It wasn’t easy to find it. B. It was risky to donate it.
C. It freed Hendricks from work. D. It was dominated by a clinic.
5. Why did the couple consider donating land
A. To express gratitude to Cameron.
B. To gain local recognition and support.
C. To ensure the land was used productively.
D. To preserve the natural ecology of the land.
6. How will the recipients deal with the free land
A. By establishing a high-end hospital.
B. By selling it to make a big fortune.
C. By turning it into flats fit for the couple.
D. By building houses to help those in need.
7. What can we learn about the couple from the last paragraph
A. They are socially responsible. B. They can’t afford community life.
C. They will rent out a nursing home. D. They live in harmony with workers.
C
Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred (圈养) and then released into wetlands in Mexico City have lived surprisingly well, a new study has found, giving new hope to scientists trying to save the species from extinction.
Axolotls, found only in Lake Xochimilco, are one of the world’s most adored and threatened salamanders (蝾螈). Between 2017 and 2018, a team of researchers released and tracked 18 captive-bred axolotls in the ancient lake south of Mexico City, and in a nearby artificial wetland, to see how they would live in the wild.
“We didn’t expect that they would all survive,” said study lead author Alejandra Ramos. “And not only that, but the ones we recaptured had gained weight — they’re hunting now.”
Axolotls preserve juvenile features into adulthood, which contributes to their reputation as “incredibly cute” with their wide eyes, feathery gills and smile-shaped mouth. They can also regrow limbs and organs, gaining interest in the medical world, particularly in antiaging animal experimentation and cancer research. “If an axolotl loses an arm or leg, it grows back within two months, and it functions as before. The same with its eyes or brain,” said biologist Vania Mendoza.
Fascination with axolotls has led to a sharp rise in captivity, with most individuals of the species today being kept in homes and labs. Meanwhile, axolotl populations in the wild are estimated to have dropped by more than 80% in less than two decades. The species has been classed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2006. Axolotl numbers fell by 99% between 1998 and 2014 in Lake Xochimilco due to environmental degradation and a severe decline in water quality largely driven by waste water and chemical pollution from agriculture.
But the effort to recover the historic lake’s chinampas, a human-made canal ecosystem of raised beds first built by the Aztecs that have historically served as shelters for axolotls, has given the salamanders another chance. Researchers released 10 individuals, five male and five female, into a 500-square-meter restored chinampa shelter with equipment capable of improving water quality. In the artificial wetland, they released four pairs. Hopefully, more efforts will be made in the future.
8. Why did the researchers feel surprised about the released axolotls
A. Their population declined. B. They became overweight rapidly.
C. They adapted well to the wild. D. Their hunting skills disappeared.
9. What makes axolotls appealing to the medical field
A. Their captivity experiences. B. Their high cancer survival rate.
C. Their ability to regrow body parts. D. Their reputation for being adorable.
10. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about axolotls
A. Protection efforts prove ineffective. B. Their habitat worsened after 2014.
C. Fascination with them has dropped. D. Their wild populations are endangered.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To warn about the decline in axolotls’ population.
B. To inspire people to make efforts to save axolotls.
C. To show the impact of human activities on axolotls.
D. To explain why axolotls are popular with researchers.
D
Creativity is beneficial but also hard to define. Creative workers have the ongoing challenge of having to quantify their value, while people in fields such as accounting or finance do not. One question that often comes up in creative circles is whether it’s better to be really great in one area or to be a jack-of-all-trades with skills in every discipline.
The old saying that a jack-of-all-trades is a master of none is out of date. These days, it’s possible for Jacks to become masters of many trades. In fields like art direction, photography and web design, it’s sometimes necessary to master multiple trades in order to create the right design solution for a project. Meanwhile, specialized knowledge is appealing to certain clients. Sometimes people worry that having too broad a scope (眼界) only muddles the vision of a project rather than being able to see it at ground level as well as the big picture.
The principles of lean design, which are revolutionizing project management in the design world, require that everyone in the company should know what’s going on in every department. This helps to facilitate success and stimulate innovation, which means that generalists sometimes have an advantage over those who are only able to communicate about one certain subject or discipline. Being able to see the big picture is becoming more and more important these days.
However, some argue that having too many moving parts or having too many people contribute to the conversation only clouds the process. Sometimes having specialists who work independently and can contribute something that no one else at the company can is the most efficient way to get work done and not have to deal with conflicting opinions.
It’s clear that there is a lot to be gained from both having more general knowledge about all design-related things and becoming an expert in a specific skill. Everyone has to make their own choices when it comes to their individual career.
12. What does the underlined word “muddles” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Broadens. B. Confuses. C. Affects. D. Identifies.
13. What is preferable based on the principles of lean design
A. Working independently. B. Having a broad skill set.
C. Focusing on project details. D. Being an expert in a subject.
14. What may specialists bring to a company according to paragraph 4
A. Enhanced work efficiency. B. More innovative proposals.
C. Greater mutual dependency. D. Lengthy work processes.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Trade Masters: Outdated or Popular
B. How to Quantify the Value of Creativity
C. How to Be Great at a Variety of Creative Skills
D. Creative Workers: To Be Generalists or Specialists
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all have one big goal, but somehow, between emails, meetings, and doomscrolling, it keeps getting pushed to “tomorrow”. ____16____. The idea is to spend 90 minutes for 90 days on 1 goal. It’s a productivity strategy designed to cut through the chaos and help you finally make progress.
Research shows that sticking with a new behavior — especially as part of your morning routine — can make it easier to turn into a lasting habit. Working on a project for 90 days straight helps you build the momentum (动力) you need to keep going. ____17____. Concentrating deeply for 90 minutes without distractions (干扰) allows your brain to become fully devoted to the task and enter a flow state of heightened focus and attention.
Here is how the 90/90/1 rule works: 90 days: You commit to the routine for three months, which is long enough to see real results but not so long that it feels like a lifelong commitment. 90 minutes: ____18____, when your energy and focus are at their peak. No multitasking, just you and your most important task. One goal: ____19____. Whether it’s launching a passion or writing a book, you pick one goal that really matters to you. Just one. Then give it your full attention for 90 minutes each day.
The 90/90/1 rule isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter. The truth is that real progress doesn’t come from big bursts of effort. It comes from steady, focused action. The 90/90/1 rule gives you a clear path to get there. ____20____.
A. That’s where the 90/90/1 rule comes in
B. This may require you to wake up earlier
C. The idea is that this recreational time really matters
D. You make good use of the first hour and a half of your workday
E. Instead of organizing many priorities, you aim at the one that matters most
F. With a little structure and consistency, even the biggest goals become manageable
G. Otherwise, you might work on it for a day or two, and then ultimately lose track of it
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two years ago, our elementary school turned a piece of unused land into a small vegetable garden. However, I didn’t know it would become the ____21____ of our school’s social-emotional learning program.
My 7-and 8-year-old students ____22____ tomatoes, carrots, and spinach from seeds. It was ____23____ work — soil stuck under fingernails, seeds accidentally spilled — but the excitement was ____24____. We created a garden journal where we ____25____ not only when we watered or weeded, but also how the plants made us ____26____. “It feels like ____27____. I’m looking forward to its future,” recorded 8-year-old Leo when the first tiny tomato sprout (芽) broke through the soil.
Students who were sad could tend to the spinach — its soft leaves became a ____28____ to touch. Students who felt angry were ____29____ to pull weeds. “Pulling the bad stuff out of the dirt feels like pulling the bad feelings out of me,” one student said. We had a “healing circle” in the garden, where students talked about ____30____— how it felt when something they worked hard on didn’t turn out right.
Now, when I walk through the ____31____, I see kids sitting alone with the ____32____, talking to them softly, or working together to pull weeds. It’s a reminder that ____33____ doesn’t just teach us about science — it teaches us about being human. For young kids still learning to ____34____ their emotions, that’s a lesson no worksheet can ____35____.
21. A. outline B. heart C. outcome D. proof
22. A. borrowed B. purchased C. planted D. consumed
23. A. permanent B. thorough C. messy D. transitional
24. A. infectious B. contradictory C. temporary D. alternative
25. A. made up B. wrote down C. broke down D. cut up
26. A. applaud B. contribute C. feel D. evolve
27. A. competition B. silence C. heritage D. hope
28. A. comfort B. challenge C. memory D. description
29. A. demanded B. begged C. forced D. invited
30. A. indifference B. loneliness C. ignorance D. disappointment
31. A. classroom B. garden C. school D. farm
32. A. textbooks B. seeds C. instructors D. vegetables
33. A. nature B. collaboration C. space D. intervention
34. A. manage B. quote C. recall D. investigate
35. A. boost B. match C. eliminate D. capture
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Xiangyun silk, a traditional Chinese silk fabric that originated in southern China several centuries ago, is known for being dyed (染色) with natural plant-based coloring elements. As its dyeing process ____36____ (affect) by weather conditions, the output is limited, and it is therefore regarded to be “as precious as gold”.
Hidden in an alley or “hutong”, near Qianmen in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, is a fashion studio specializing in high-end custom clothes made ____37____ (primary) from Xiangyun silk. The owner of the studio is Kathrin von Rechenberg, ____38____ has lived in Beijing for 25 years.
For the past 25 years, ____39____ German designer has been dedicated to exploring better ways ____40____ (demonstrate) the charm of this ancient and mysterious fabric. “Xiangyun silk is a precious gift from nature,” said Kathrin. “What truly matters to me is the fabric ____41____ (it), and how we show respect, not just for the material, ____42____ for the artisans who created it and the natural world that makes it possible.”
In April 2024, Kathrin was invited to Paris ____43____ a cultural event marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and France. “I felt deeply ____44____ (honor) to represent Xiangyun silk clothes on the international stage,” she recalled. “Though having lived in China for 25 years, I still have an endless ____45____ (curious) about the fabric and other aspects of Chinese intangible heritage. I will continue learning and working here, introducing Chinese culture to the world.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，校英文网站就本年度的校辩论大赛征集话题，提供了“Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”与“Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”两个选项，让全校师生投票决定最终结果。请你给网站负责人John写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的选择；
2. 说明理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear John,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a remote town of India, Raghunath Mehta’s brick kiln (砖窑), established by his father, had long been a symbol of trust in the region. For decades, its success was built not on risky deals, but on an unshakable reputation for honesty. Raghunath’s father had often said, “Our bricks are strong because our word is stronger. This principle, inscribed (题写) on the office wall, guided every deal.
However, recent years had brought unforeseen challenges. A major construction project in a neighboring town collapsed, leaving several local businesses, including Raghunath’s, struggling to receive new orders. Gradually, the kiln’s production slowed and some workers had to be laid off. Raghunath spent sleepless nights thinking about how to cut down on expenses and help the kiln pull through.
One quiet afternoon, as Raghunath was reviewing his accounts in the office, a young man named Shyamlal hesitantly entered. Dressed simply, he held a piece of old paper in his trembling hands. It was a receipt dated 1968, signed by Raghunath’s father. But it was not for bricks. It acknowledged a loan of 150 that Shyamlal’s father had made to Raghunath’s father when the kiln had been faced with a financial crisis. On that receipt, in faded (褪色) ink, was a handwritten note: “This faith shall be repaid in bricks whenever needed.” Decades had passed, and Shyamlal’s father had never been able to reclaim this promise until now. Honoring it would mean delivering ten thousand bricks, worth over 11,550 at current market price.
Shyamlal’s voice was filled with worry, and the writing was nearly invisible. He knew of the kiln’s struggles but desperately needed those bricks to build a home in his village. Raghunath took the weathered receipt. He did not need to examine it carefully; he remembered his father telling the story of this very loan. Yet, fulfilling it now seemed difficult. If he did so, it would put additional financial pressure on the kiln.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, Raghunath’s eyes fell on the words on the wall.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Moved by Raghunath’s integrity, Shyamlal shared the story far and wide.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A
答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. B
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D
案】16. A 17. G 18. D 19. E 20. F
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. A 35. B
【答案】36. is affected
37. primarily
38. who 39. the
40. to demonstrate
41. itself 42. but
43. for 44. honored##honoured
45. curiosity
答案】Possible version one:
Dear John,
I’m writing to vote for “Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”.
I believe this topic holds significant relevance in today’s interconnected world. While competition can drive individual achievement, cooperation fosters collective progress and harmony. In academic, professional, and social settings, the ability to work together often leads to more sustainable and inclusive outcomes. By debating this theme, we can explore how collaborative mindsets contribute to problem-solving and community building as well as a valuable perspective of competition.
I believe that this topic, which is essential for our personal future development, is the best choice for the contest.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Possible version two:
Dear John,
I’m writing to vote for “Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”.
Most of us have experienced misunderstandings with our parents, whether over study pressure or lifestyle choices. Such shared experiences make the debate more engaging and relatable. Discussing this topic will help us better understand the different perspectives between parents and children, which could ultimately improve communication at home. Furthermore, it allows us to examine responsibility and empathy within family relationships — issues that truly matter to us.
I believe this topic, which touches on a personal and urgent issue for teenagers, will make the debate more impactful and memorable.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Just then, Raghunath’s eyes fell on the words on the wall. He was transported back to moments when his father had embodied that principle, speaking of how a single promise could be the pillar of a lifelong reputation. He looked into Shyamlal’s eyes and said firmly, “Your bricks will be delivered within ten days.” Before Shyamlal left, relieved, Raghunath requested his village address. Though his stock was low and funds were tighter than ever, Raghunath mobilized his remaining workers and resources. Within ten days, ten thousand bricks were transported to Shyamlal’s village.
Moved by Raghunath’s integrity, Shyamlal shared the story far and wide. The contractor for a new local school project, impressed by such rare honesty, personally paid a visit to Raghunath with a large, advance-paid order, stating he wanted to work with a man of principle. Villagers like Shyamlal planning to build houses also chose to buy bricks from Raghunath. This single act of keeping the promise reignited the kiln’s operations, slowly reviving the business and proving that integrity is the most durable foundation for any enterprise.

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